passport (passport must be valid at least 90 days from issue date of visa) Letter of invitation: for a private visit – invitation letter certified by the relevant authority of the Republic of Serbia for a business visit – invitation letter by a company in Serbia; for a tourist trip – a proof of payment for the trip issued by a travel agency (voucher or other type of payment receipt); Completed visa application form: (PDF); Photo (size 3.5x4.5 cm); Return ticket or Itinerary (copy of Driving License and Insurance if you travel by car); Proof of sufficient funds for staying in Serbia; Health insurance Visa fee. Visa applications should be submitted to the Embassy or Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia abroad. For the issuance of a transit visa, you should have an entry visa for the country you are entering after the Republic of Serbia. In case a visa is not required for that country, you will be asked to present other documents explaining the purpose of your visit there. Diplomatic-consular mission of the Republic of Serbia reserves the right to request additional documentation. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. For more information regarding the issuance of visa, please contact the nearest diplomatic-consular mission of the Republic of Serbia. Requirements for temporary residence visa / work visa Anyone wishing to live and work in Serbia will be required to apply for a temporary residence permit (for nationals requiring a visa, a temporary residence visa has to be obtained before entry). To obtain a temporary visa for employment purposes, you will need to secure a job offer from a Serbian company or government department, or a foreign company based in Serbia. The criteria for approval of an employment visa include suitable educational qualifications or work experience, a secured employment contract in Serbia, proof of adequate means of subsistence in Serbia, police confirmation that you have no criminal record, and a satisfactory medical examination. All official documents must be translated into Serbian. Requirements for permanent residence Permanent residency in Serbia can be acquired after five years of temporary residency, three years of temporary residency if married to a Serbian citizen and on special grounds. Obligatory registration If foreign travelers stay at a hotel, hostel or other commercial accommodation during their visit to Serbia, they are not required to register with the police, since the accommodation will complete the registration on